Thanks all for your input.

The wife said an argyle isn't in the budget quite yet, so I have some time to think about this.

Now I need to decide if I want to go with a more formal black, or a more practical and casual charcoal. I like the idea and look of the waistcoat, but that obviously goes with only the black.

I'm amazed at the price difference between the black and charcoal argyle, though.

Maybe a charcoal argyle and a nice bottle green tie. hmm. so many choices.